Depression

A new study suggests that delivering mild electrical pulses to the ear can help people with severe depression better judge when a task is worth the physical effort, reducing the amount of energy they waste on unrewarding choices.

Physical feelings of anxiety tend to predict chronic stress markers better than depression symptoms, suggesting that past research linking depression to body strain may have picked up on hidden anxiety instead.

A new neuroimaging study suggests that adults with depression who experienced childhood trauma tend to have lower levels of myelin in specific brain regions. This indicates a potential biological link between early adversity and depressive symptoms.

A recent study suggests that basil extract might help ease anxiety and depression. When taken with standard antidepressants, patients using a nightly basil syrup reported greater symptom relief than those taking a placebo.

While higher vitamin intake is often linked to better mental health, a new study reveals that this relationship mostly disappears once socioeconomic status, daily habits, and overall physical health are taken into account.

A new study reveals how social anxiety and depression distort the way people update their self-beliefs in response to feedback. While social anxiety amplifies negative judgments about competence, depression makes it difficult to accept positive feedback entirely.

A new study indicates that brief experiences with inhaled DMT can reduce anxiety and improve life satisfaction. For patients with treatment-resistant depression, the substance combined with therapy might promote long-lasting enhancements in overall quality of life.

Eating a climate-friendly diet packed with plants might do more than protect the environment. A large study found that strict adherence to sustainable eating habits is associated with a lower risk of stroke, depression, and anxiety.

Men whose testosterone levels fall unusually high or low for their age group face an increased risk of developing depression. A large study suggests that midlife is a particularly vulnerable period for these hormone-related mental health risks.

A recent clinical trial found that a single dose of ketamine tends to increase morning cortisol levels in suicidal patients. This surprising hormonal boost persists for 24 hours and may play a role in the drug's rapid antidepressant effects.

Recent research suggests that a person's innate brain activity may influence how they subjectively experience and remember childhood adversity. This internal appraisal process is directly associated with the development of traits that increase the risk for depression.

Young adults who experience psychosis after heavy cannabis use face slower recovery times if they also battle clinical depression and hopelessness. A recent two-year study highlights how these mood states create a dangerous cycle of persistent symptoms.

A new systematic review suggests that creatine monohydrate, a popular supplement for athletes, might help treat major depressive disorder. Evidence indicates that combining creatine with standard antidepressants or talk therapy tends to improve depressive symptoms in adults.

Researchers have developed a predictive algorithm using brain connectivity and behavioral tests to forecast antidepressant outcomes. A recent study suggests this tool can identify depressed patients who are highly likely to benefit from standard medications.

If you have a genetic risk for depression, the hardest part of a breakup might be the years leading up to it. A new study found these individuals showed increased antidepressant use years before their relationships actually ended.